In recognition of the fact that it was important for the poor themselves to become actively involved in the rural development process, in 2001 Indonesia had adopted legislation on regional autonomy and decentralization, which enabled rural people to take decisions that were tailored to their needs and priorities.
Reconociendo la importancia de que los pobres participen por sí mismos de forma activa en el proceso de desarrollo rural, Indonesia aprobó en 2001 una ley sobre la autonomía regional y la descentralización que capacita a la población rural para tomar decisiones teniendo en cuenta sus necesidades y prioridades.